The Story of David Dahmer: a Full Timeline from Childhood to His Quiet Life Today
The divergent paths taken by the two brothers highlight how completely their lives split following the 1978 family separation.
| Year | David Dahmer Milestone | Jeffrey Dahmer Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Born December 18 in Doylestown, Ohio. | Six-year-old Jeffrey helps choose his brother's name. |
| 1978 | Moves to Wisconsin with mother Joyce following divorce. | Left alone in Ohio home; commits his first homicide (Steven Hicks). |
| 1986, 1990 | Enrolls in and graduates from the University of Cincinnati. | Discharged from U.S. Army; escalating murders in Ohio and Wisconsin. |
| 1991 | Cuts ties with Jeffrey; files for a complete legal name change. | Arrested in Milwaukee; confesses to 17 murders. |
| 1994 | Establishes corporate career under new identity; maintains silence. | Beaten to death by inmate Christopher Scarver at Columbia Correctional. |
| 2004 | Father confirms David is married, employed, and expecting a second child. | Deceased; estate battles conclude over personal effects. |
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